Associate Specialist, Quality Control (WDA)

EyeBio; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top-ranked biopharmaceutical company in Singapore seeks a laboratory professional responsible for analytical testing of materials, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining regulations. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Science or related field, along with 1 to 3 years of experience in a quality laboratory. The role offers an opportunity to work in an advanced facility committed to delivering reliable solutions to global customers.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of applied professional work experience in the quality laboratory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing of materials and products.
• Review laboratory test data for accuracy and compliance.
• Develop and revise Analytical Standards and GMP documents.

Skills

Accountability

Adaptability

Analytical Instrumentation

Analytical Method Development

Bioburden Testing

GMP Compliance

Microbiology Research

Quality Control Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science/Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, or Engineering

Tools

SAP Project System (PS)

Job description

Job Description

• Based in Singapore, the regional hub for Asia Pacific (AP) and top-ranked biopharmaceutical company on the Straits Times and Statista’s list of Best Employers in Singapore for two consecutive years (2020, 2021).

• Join the premier biopharmaceutical company that has been in Singapore for more than 25 years and in AP for over 60 years. Our Quality group ensures every single material inside our products is manufactured, processed, tested, packaged, stored and distributed aligned with our high quality standards and meets all regulatory requirements. Partnering across our internal manufacturing facilities, external contract manufacturers and suppliers we create an interdependent global manufacturing network committed to deliver a compliant, reliable supply to customers and patients on time, every time, across the globe.

• What You Will Do

  • Perform analytical/microbiological testing of incoming materials, in-process samples, cleaning samples, environmental monitoring samples, utility systems, intermediates and finished drug substances/products according to approved procedures.
  • Develop and revise Analytical Standards, Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions and other GMP documents.
  • Maintain proper laboratory housekeeping, laboratory inventory and ensure inspection readiness.
  • Perform equipment preventive maintenance and calibration.
  • Review laboratory test data and results to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures.
  • Review vendor CoA/CoC of incoming material, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
  • Perform release of tests / incoming material in SAP system.
  • Conduct troubleshooting of test methods and equipment as required, identifying and resolving any issues that may impact the accuracy or reliability of test results.
  • Perform laboratory assessments of compendial updates and implement changes to analytical standards.

• Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science/Life Science, Pharmaceutical Science, Engineering or proven relevant experience.
  • 1 to 3 years of applied professional work experience in the quality laboratory.
  • Leadership skills and ability to influence/collaborate with stakeholders at various levels.
  • Customer focus with strong business acumen and continuous improvement mindset.
  • Strategic and critical thinking mindset with a collaborative and problem‑solving attitude.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a team‑based environment.

• Additional Conditions

  • Singaporeans/Singapore PRs only.
  • PMETs/Mid‑Careerist with no prior work experience in the biopharma industry are welcomed to apply.

• Open to two years contract

• What You Can Expect

  Limitless opportunities across various areas in Manufacturing; well-structured career path.

  A state‑of‑the‑art facility that delivers solutions to its customers worldwide.

• What We Look For …

  Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.

• Required Skills

  Accountability, Adaptability, Analytical Instrumentation, Analytical Method Development, Analytical Problem Solving, Bioburden Testing, Chemical Analysis, Data Analysis, Equipment Maintenance, GMP Compliance, IS Audit, Karl Fischer Titrations, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Instrumentation, Laboratory Maintenance, Laboratory Techniques, Microbiology Research, Pharmaceutical Quality Control (QC), Process Troubleshooting, Quality Control Management, Sample Preparations, SAP Project System (PS), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development.

• Preferred Skills

  Current Employees apply HERE

• Current Contingent Workers apply HERE

• Search Firm Representatives Please Read Carefully

  Merck & Co., Inc., Rahway, NJ, USA, also known as Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC, Rahway, NJ, USA, does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities. All CVs / resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at our company without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of our company. No fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired by our company as a result of an agency referral where no pre‑existing agreement is in place. Where agency agreements are in place, introductions are position specific. Please, no phone calls or emails.

• Employee Status

  Intern/Co‑op (Fixed Term)

• Relocation

  Not Applicable

• VISA Sponsorship

  Not Applicable

• Travel Requirements

  Not Specified

• Flexible Work Arrangements

  Not Applicable

• Shift

  Not Specified

• Valid Driving License

  Not Specified

• Hazardous Material(s)

  Not Specified

• Job Posting End Date

  12/9/2025

• Notice

  A job posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.